Saldanha Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Saldanha is moderate; nettle is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mugwort remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected, mulberry no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, nettle, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; grass, oak, and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 4/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 1/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 21/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 3/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 43/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 20/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 39/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 18/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Built-up land and open water share the area around the center of Saldanha, plus some open grassland. In the immediate area, open grassland adds grass and weed pollen. In the built-up parts of the area, street trees, gardens and park lawns add to the local mix. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Saldanha right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Saldanha are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Saldanha tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Saldanha will be different from today, with urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Saldanha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Saldanha?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Saldanha. artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass, oak, and platanus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Saldanha?
How often is the Saldanha pollen forecast updated?
The Saldanha pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Saldanha come from nearby or far away?
Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.
Are pollen levels in Saldanha based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Saldanha, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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